Canon MAXIFY GX5560 MegaTank Colour Inkjet Printer
Description
The Canon MAXIFY GX5560 MegaTank Colour Inkjet Printer is a high-volume single-function business printer built for low cost per page and rapid document output. Delivering print speeds of up to 24.0 ipm in monochrome and 15.5 ipm in colour with 600 x 1200 dpi resolution, it features dual 250-sheet front paper cassettes plus a 100-sheet rear tray to minimize paper reloading. Designed for small offices, retail, logistics and pharmacy environments, it provides economical, high-capacity printing with all-pigment inks for sharp, smudge-resistant text and documents.
- High-yield continuous ink system delivers up to 6,000 black-and-white and 14,000 colour pages per full set of ink bottles (up to 9,000 B&W and 21,000 colour pages in Economy Mode).
- Fast print performance at up to 24.0 ipm in monochrome and 15.5 ipm in colour.
- Generous 600-sheet total paper input capacity across dual 250-sheet cassettes and a 100-sheet rear tray.
- Automatic double-sided (duplex) printing helps reduce paper consumption.
- Versatile media handling supports plain paper, thick media, envelopes, glossy labels, delivery slips and custom banners up to 1,200 mm long.
- User-replaceable MC-G01 maintenance cartridge ensures simple maintenance and minimal downtime.
- Flexible connectivity via dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz / 5GHz), Ethernet, Wireless Direct and USB-B.
- Intuitive operation via a 2.7-inch colour touch LCD control panel.
- Can be refilled using Canon GI-66 series pigment ink bottles (GI-66BK, GI-66C, GI-66M, GI-66Y).
- Includes a full set of GI-66 ink bottles in the box for immediate initial setup.
- Compatible with the Canon PRINT app for wireless smartphone and cloud printing workflows.
For manufacturer information, see the Canon MAXIFY GX5560 MegaTank on Canon Australia.
Orders for the Canon MAXIFY GX5560 MegaTank printer are fulfilled through distribution centres in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth for delivery across Australia.
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Basic Specifications
| Brand | Canon |
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| Model | MAXIFY GX5560 MegaTank |
| Printer Type | Colour Inkjet Printer |
| Functions | Print (Single Function) |
| Ink System | Refillable Ink Tank System (MegaTank) - 4 All-Pigment Inks (BK, C, M, Y) |
| Print Speed (Monochrome) | Approx. 24.0 ipm (ISO/IEC 24734 ESAT) |
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| Print Speed (Colour) | Approx. 15.5 ipm (ISO/IEC 24734 ESAT) |
| Print Resolution | 600 (horizontal) x 1200 (vertical) dpi |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | Available (Plain Paper: A4, LTR) |
| Print Head / Nozzles | Total 4,352 nozzles (BK: 1,280 nozzles, C/M/Y: 1,024 nozzles each) |
| Printable Width | Up to 206 mm (8 inches) |
Paper Handling
| Paper Input Capacity (Cassette 1) | Plain Paper (64 g/m²): 250 sheets |
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| Paper Input Capacity (Cassette 2) | Plain Paper (64 g/m²): 250 sheets |
| Paper Input Capacity (Rear Tray) | Plain Paper (64 g/m²): 100 sheets; Photo Paper (4x6"): 20 sheets |
| Total Paper Capacity | Up to 600 sheets (Plain Paper) |
| Supported Paper Sizes (Rear Tray) | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, B6H, LTR, LGL, Executive, Foolscap, Envelopes (#10, DL, C5, Monarch), 4"x6", 5"x7", 7"x10", 8"x10", Square (127x127 mm), Custom (width: 64-216 mm, length: 127-1,200 mm) |
| Supported Paper Sizes (Cassettes) | Cassette 1: A4, A5, B5, LTR, Executive, Custom (width: 148-216 mm, length: 210-297 mm); Cassette 2: A4, LTR, LGL, Custom (width: 210-216 mm, length: 279.4-355.6 mm) |
| Paper Weight | Rear Tray: Plain Paper 64-105 g/m², Thick Paper 106-250 g/m², Canon Photo Paper up to approx. 265 g/m²; Cassettes: Plain Paper 64-105 g/m² |
Connectivity & Software
| Interface | Hi-Speed USB-B |
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| Network & Wireless | Wired LAN (Ethernet), Wi-Fi (2.4GHz & 5GHz), Direct Wireless Connection |
| Mobile & Cloud Solutions | Canon PRINT app, AirPrint, Mopria, Canon Print Service (Android), PIXMA/MAXIFY Cloud Link |
Display & Memory
| Control Panel Display | 2.7-inch Colour Touch LCD Display |
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Consumables
| Ink Bottles | Canon GI-66 Series (GI-66BK Black, GI-66C Cyan, GI-66M Magenta, GI-66Y Yellow) |
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| Standard Page Yield | Black: up to 6,000 pages; Colour: up to 14,000 pages |
| Economy Mode Page Yield | Black: up to 9,000 pages; Colour: up to 21,000 pages |
| Maintenance Cartridge | MC-G01 (User-replaceable maintenance cartridge) |
Power & Operating Environment
| Input Power | AC 100-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz |
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| Power Consumption (Printing) | Approx. 22 W (USB Connection to PC) |
| Power Consumption (Standby) | Approx. 0.8 W (USB Connection to PC) |
| Power Consumption (Off) | Approx. 0.1 W |
| Acoustic Noise | Approx. 49.0 dB(A) (PC Print Plain Paper) |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | Approx. 399 x 410 x 298 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 10.4 kg |
Supported Operating Systems
| Supported OS | Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 7 SP1; Windows Server 2022/2019/2016/2012 R2/2008 R2 SP1; macOS 10.15.7-13; iOS, iPadOS, Android, ChromeOS |
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Warranty
| Manufacturer Warranty | 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty (Canon Australia) |
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